Members of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage plans can participate in
SilverSneakers health programs at no cost as part of plan benefits

CINCINNATI, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio (Anthem) will continue
offering access to SilverSneakers®, as one of the many benefits included
in its 2018 Medicare Advantage plans. This is part of Anthem’s ongoing
commitment to the health and well-being of its current members and those
Anthem hopes to have the privilege of serving in the future.
SilverSneakers – offered by Tivity Health – is a fitness program
tailored to older adults and is celebrating 25 years of partnering with
consumers to help them achieve better health.

Anthem’s members have expressed time and again that their involvement in
SilverSneakers has made a significant impact on their health and
well-being.

“I had a stroke about five years ago, which was a significant wake up
call for me, and my doctor told me I had to change how I live my life,”
said Larry Farrier, an Anthem member and active SilverSneakers
participant from Mentor, OH. “Since that stroke, I’ve made
SilverSneakers a normal part of my routine. Having access to the fitness
program through my Medicare Advantage plan has really put me back on the
right path. My advice is to look for opportunities that help you get out
there and be more active. Don’t wait for a stroke, like I did, to point
you in the right direction.”

SilverSneakers by Tivity Health teams up with healthcare stakeholders,
such as Anthem, to help millions of baby boomers and beyond meet their
personal goals and overcome health stereotypes. The program helps older
adults take greater control of their health by engaging participants in
more frequent exercise, strength training, aerobics, and flexibility
training through a variety of venues and programming.

“Larry is an example of why Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio
offers access to SilverSneakers and other benefits to improve health; we
want to give our members solutions to the health care challenges they
face every day,” said David McNichols, President of Anthem’s Medicare
Central region. “We know many consumers are doing their research right
now on Medicare Advantage plans for 2018. These individuals think it’s
important that their health plan have benefits that help them live
healthier lives.”

Anthem offers SilverSneakers – as well as many other health plan
benefits – to members enrolled in the following plans:

Anthem MediBlue Essential (HMO)

Anthem MediBlue Enhanced (HMO)

Anthem MediBlue Prime Select (HMO)

Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO)

Anthem MediBlue Access Plus (PPO)

Anthem MediBlue Access Basic (Regional PPO)

Anthem MediBlue Access Core (Regional PPO)

Anthem MediBlue Dual Advantage (DSNP)

Individuals who are interested in joining one of these health plans can
enroll during this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The
AEP began October 15, 2017, and continues through December 7, 2017 and
gives consumers enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B the opportunity to
sign up for Anthem’s 2018 Medicare Advantage plans.

Anthem is organizing events throughout Ohio, which consumers can attend
to get more information about SilverSneakers, other health plan
benefits, and the Medicare Advantage plans that give members access to
those benefits:

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an HMO plan with a Medicare
contract. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an HMO DSNP plan with a
Medicare contract and a contract with the Ohio Medicaid program. Anthem
Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an LPPO plan with a Medicare contract.
Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield depends on contract
renewal. This information is not a complete description of benefits.
Contact the plan for more information. Limitations, copayments, and
restrictions may apply. Benefits, premiums and/or
co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. You must
continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium. We do not discriminate,
exclude people, or treat them differently on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age or disability in our health programs and
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and Medicare. Premium, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary
based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan
for further details. Other providers are available in our network. The
provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when
necessary.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Insurance Company an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield
Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance
Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are
registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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About SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers, by Tivity
Health, is the nation’s leading community fitness program for older
Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than
14.5 million Medicare beneficiaries through many Medicare Advantage
plans, Medicare Supplement carriers and group retiree plans. This year,
SilverSneakers is celebrating its 25th anniversary, decades
of improving the physical, social and mental health of millions of older
Americans. To learn more about the program’s legacy and anniversary, or
to check eligibility or enroll, go to silversneakers.com.